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Three Great Scenic Ways to Travel in Alaska
America's final frontier can seem daunting to the uninitiated traveller; discover a number of first hand ways to experience this thrilling and untouched landscape.
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Cruise Ship Excursions in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau is a regular stop on Alaskan cruises and there are a number of great shore excursions, from basic sightseeing tours to the adventurous dog-sledding on a glacier.
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What to Pack for an Alaskan Cruise in the Summer
The unique cruise to Alaska is spectacular and unique, but don't miss out because you are shivering or wet. Get the most out of your cruise by packing correctly.
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The Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage
Learn more about Alaskan cultures of the rainforest, Athabascan people of the Interior, the Aleuts and Inuit from the north at the Alaska Heritage Center in Anchorage.
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Ketchikan Totem Heritage Center
The Northwest Coastal Native American tribes are famous for the totem poles they created. In this Ketchikan museum, totems preserved from the 19th century are on display.
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Walking Tour of Ketchikan
Ketchikan is one of the first stops on many Alaskan cruises. A walking tour offers plenty of opportunities for entertainment, exercise, and education.
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Facts About Mendenhall Glacier
Mendenhall Glacier outside of Juneau is one of the most easily accessible and breathtaking glaciers to visit in Alaska.
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Travel Guide to Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, Alaska provides a variety of places to visit and things to do for the tourist and sports enthusiast all year round.
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Talkeetna Alaska Inspired Northern Exposure
Founded by prospectors in 1915, Talkeetna is fabled to be the inspiration behind the 1990s television show "Northern Exposure."
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Denali National Park is Alaska's Top Destination
In the Athabascan tongue, Denali means "the great one" or "tall one." At 20,320 feet it is the tallest mountain in North America and a crowning jewel of the park system.
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Glacier Bay is Alaska's Most Visited Nat'l Park
Due to its location on the Inside Passage and the relative ease with which cruise ships can enter Glacier Bay, this has become the most visited of Alaska's national park.
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Best Place to See Whales in Alaska: Kenai Fjords
Capped by the massive Harding Ice Field, Kenai Fjords' status as a national park is defined by the concentration of deep fjords and hanging and tidewater glaciers.
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Glacier Hiking In Wrangell-St. Elias Nat'l Park
Wrangell-St. Elias is the largest U.S. national park and includes glacier hiking, wilderness tours, back-country camping and the world's largest copper mine in Kennecott.
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Wild Lands and Human History of Alaska
Alaska is a land of superlatives. The largest state in the U.S., it has the highest mountain, the longest coast, and the most protected lands.
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Where to Buy Chocolate When Cruising in Alaska
The best features of Alaska aren't just the glaciers, but the chocolate. Cruise passengers and chocoholics can buy it fresh and handmade in Ketchikan, Juneau, and Sitka.
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Cheap Juneau Shore Excursions
Plan cheap Alaskan cruise tours with these budget friendly tips for taking shore excursions.
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Sightseeing in Ketchikan
Native cultures, outdoor activities, and colorful local history make Ketchikan a popular destination for cruise ship travelers and independent explorers.
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How to Cruise Alaska Affordably
You can go on a cheap cruise to Alaska if you follow these three simple tips.
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Wildlife of Southeast Alaska
Southeast Alaska is one of the most wildlife-rich regions of North America and home to some of the continent's most iconic species.
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Glacier Bay National Park
Glacier Bay is a highlight of any trip to southeast Alaska. The forces of nature are clearly evident in the many glaciers that calve dramatically into the sea.
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Watching Alaska's Iditarod Dogsled Race
Sled dog teams and mushers race 1150 miles across a remote and dangerous winter landscape to celebrate Alaska and the Iditarod National Historic Trail.
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World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska
In the last week of February, Fairbanks's Ice Park becomes home to some of the world's finest ice sculptors, and turns into a winter wonderland of ice-fueled imagination.
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Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward
In 1998 the Alaska SeaLife Center was founded in Seward, AK. There are different tasks, the Center has embarked on: research, rehabilitation, education and exhibits.
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Begich, Boggs Visitor Center on Portage Lake
The Begich, Boggs Visitor Center on Portage Lake informs about glaciers and glacial lakes in Alaska with award-winning exhibits, educational presentations and more.
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Russian Orthodox Churches in Alaska
There are not many historic buildings left from the time when Russia reigned in Alaska. Russian Orthodox Churches are a visible sign of Alaska's Russian past.
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